Read the article about different writers and their writing styles.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill it up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail. Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Read the article again and choose each writer (A-D) to a sentence.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Question:

he / she does some sport after writing?

Read the article again and choose each writer (A-D) to a sentence.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Question:

he / she has days when they do not write anything?

Read the article again and choose each writer (A-D) to a sentence.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Question:

he / she writes a minimum number of pages every day?

Read the article again and choose each writer (A-D) to a sentence.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Question:

he / she finds they can concentrate better when they are in bed?

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the text and try to work out their meaning.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the text and try to work out their meaning.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the text and try to work out their meaning.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the text and try to work out their meaning.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the text and try to work out their meaning.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Look at the highlighted words and phrases in the text and try to work out their meaning.

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How do writers write?

All writers have their own particular ways of getting words down – a favourite pen, a special place, even a certain time of day. Four famous writers reveal their secrets.

A. Michael Morpurgo
British children’s author
I had problems some years ago sitting at a desk because I got pains in my wrist and shoulder, so I decided to copy my writing hero Robert Louis Stevenson instead and found his way worked. Now, when I have a story n my head I go to bed with a small notebook, like the one children are given in primary school, and fill t: up I keep my manuscripts in the fridge just in case the house burns down.
B. Suzanne Collins
American screenwriter and novelist
I grab some cereal and sit down to work as soon as possible. The more distractions I have to deal with before I actually begin writing, the harder focusing on the story becomes. Then I work until I’m tapped out*, usually sometime in the early afternoon. If I actually write three to five hours, that’s a productive day. Some days all I do is stare at the wall. That can be productive too, if you’re working our character and plot problems. The rest of the time, I walk around with the story slipping in and out of my thoughts.
C. Haruki Murakami
Japanese author and translator
When I’m in the process of writing a novel, I get up at 4.00 a.m. and work for five to six hours. In the afternoon, I run for 10km or swim for 1500m (or do both), then I read a bit and listen to some music. I go to bed at 9.00 pm. I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of hypnotism and it helps me reach a deeper state of mind.
D. Philip Pullman
British author
I sit down to write by hand, in ballpoint, on A4 narrow lined paper, after breakfast, and work through till lunch with a break for coffee and reading mail.
Then I have lunch and watch Neighbours* (invaluable). In the afternoon I read or take the dog for a walk or do something physically constructive. In the evening I finish the three pages which is my daily task, or if I finished them in the morning, I do whatever journalism or reviewing or lecture-planning I have in hand.

Right or wrong? Correct the wrong words.

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put the words in the correct order

1. ill / hardly / daughter / is / my / ever

put the words in the correct order

2. parents / next / are / his / retiring / year

put the words in the correct order

3. boy / rude / teacher / was / to / the / extremely / his

put the words in the correct order

4. eats / my / unhealthily / very / brother

put the words in the correct order

5. is / James / apparently / divorced / getting

put the words in the correct order

6. were / would / you / never / thought / I / have / thirty

Put the adverbs / adverbial phrases in the correct place in each sentence.

Put the adverbs / adverbial phrases in the correct place in each sentence.

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Put the adverbs / adverbial phrases in the correct place in each sentence.

choose the correct answer.

1. I haven’t seen Harry late / lately, have you?

choose the correct answer.

2. I can’t stand most TV programmes, specially / especially real tv shows

choose the correct answer.

3. Dave near / nearly broke his leg skiing in the Alps.

choose the correct answer.

4. Please don’t tell me what happens because I haven’t read the book still / yet.

choose the correct answer.

5. I’m not going to Sam’s party. I hard / hardly know him! He’s your friend, not mine.

choose the correct answer.

6. Do you ever / even wear jeans to work?

choose the correct answer.

7. A Do your parents live near / nearly here?
B No, they live about 30 miles away.

choose the correct answer.

8. Ellie ate all her lunch, ever / even the vegetables!

choose the correct answer.

9. Alan’s feet are so big that his shoes are especially / specially made for him.

choose the correct answer.

10. My cousin is a doctor and at the moment / actually she’s working in Africa.

choose the correct answer.

11. I can’t wait to find out what happens at the end / in the end of this book.

Listen to five speakers talk about reading.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

Fewer / More seven- to 12-year-olds have an e-reader than a computer.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

The findings suggest that fewer / more children are likely to read e-books in the future.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

Most children’s books are bought online / on the high street.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

Older children are more / less attracted to e-books than their parents.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

E-books are more / less popular with teenagers than other age groups.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

Teenagers regard reading e-books as an individual / a social activity.

Read the article and choose the correct answers.

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Kids, teens, and e-books

Are young people embracing the new technology?
Publishers are closely monitoring the sales of printed books and e-books these days in order to adapt to an ever-changing market. Bearing in mind that today’s children will be the consumers of the future, it is the under-18s that interest them most. Market research is carried out in this age group on a regular basis and new data suggests that this segment faces some very special challenges.
The first survey was conducted online among a thousand parents of children aged 0 to 12. Disappointingly for digital booksellers, e books st’ll make up only 11% of children’s books. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, a child needs to own a digital device to oe able to read an e-book. The survey found that while 27% of the kids of parents in tne survey had their own computer and 25% owned a smartphone, only 7% currency possessed an e-reader. These figures are likely to increase in the future, however, as more children have access to a reading device. The parents in the survey said that they often share their digital devices with their kids and they are starting to hand them down when they upgrade to a newer model.
Another obstacle facing e-books in the children’s market is the popularity of traditional bookstores. These are still the number one source of discovery for children’s books and more than 85% of books are bought on impulse. Parents often prefer shopping in a bookstore because printed books are usually graded by age or level. They also make colourful presents for young children, while e-books lack the visual and tactile appeal. On the other hand, the research showed that the look and feel of a book becomes less important as children grow older. Seven- to 12-year-olds say that e-books ate ‘fun and cool’ and they encourage them to read more, despite the fact that their parents would prefer them to read printed books.
The other segment which interests publishers is the young adult market. Teenagers today do most of their reading on smartphones and tablets, but this does not mean that they are in favour of e-books. A second online survey of a thousand 13- to 17-year-olds showed that teens are way behind all other age groups in e-book adoption. Sixty-six per cent of young adults in the survey said that they prefer printed books to e-books, and only 8% preferred e-books. The main reason for this resistance is that teenagers enjoy using technology as a social medium. Every day they read hundreds of short pieces about all sorts of different subjects and they share the most interesting with their friends. At this point e-books cannot be shared or commented on and so they are not a social technology.
Surveys like these are of vital importance to publishers because they tell them about the latest trends in the market. In the case of the children’s and young adult market, the two surveys have shown that printed books are still winning the race against e-books.

Question:

The research shows that children and teenagers still prefer e-books / printed books.